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Y938 HAU

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,163 mi
Last recorded171,163 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 HAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 171,163 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 164,195 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 160,565 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tow bar electrics not fitted/missing

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 19 Nov 2019 160,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Tow bar electrics not fitted/missing

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Nov 2018 154,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2018 154,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 147,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside and offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 141,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pads front 65-70% worn

near and offside front and offside rear indicator bulbs fading and offside side repeater

Pass 7 Jul 2015 134,417 miles

front brake pads 65-70% worn.

near and offside front and offside rear indicators discolouring.

rear wiper blade perished.

Fail 6 Jul 2015 134,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads 65-70% worn.

near and offside front and offside rear indicators discolouring.

rear wiper blade perished.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 128,367 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 128,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 123,039 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 123,037 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 117,823 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 111,183 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 111,182 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 107,153 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 103,007 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 103,005 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 98,143 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 93,674 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 88,333 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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Y938 HAU is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 111,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y938 HAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y938 HAU is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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